Marketing and Communications Officer

People Dancing; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant arts organization in Leeds seeks a Marketing & Communications Officer to support marketing strategies, manage digital platforms, and handle press activities. Strong writing skills and a passion for the arts are essential. The role offers a rounded experience in a dynamic environment, with opportunities in both digital and traditional marketing.

Qualifications

• Experience in marketing and communications.
• Transferable skills and passion for the arts.
• Ability to create digital and print assets.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of the Marketing & Audience Development Strategy.
• Manage Yorkshire Dance’s archive of video, photography and print materials.
• Write and distribute press releases.

Skills

Exceptional writing

Eye for design

Digital marketing knowledge

Fundraising skills

Analytical skills

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Survey Monkey

Job description

Do you have bags of initiative, are you an exceptional writer with an eye for design and a keen interest in the arts? Yorkshire Dance are looking for a new Marketing & Communications Officer to join our team.

This is a great opportunity to gain a rounded experience of marketing and communications in a busy arts organisation, including digital and traditional marketing, fundraising and press and PR. You don’t need a background in the arts but transferable skills and a passion for the arts are essential.

Marketing

• Support delivery of the Marketing & Audience Development Strategy
• Support planning and delivery of marketing campaigns
• Creation of digital and print assets
• Copywriting for newsletters, blogs, social media and print
• Evaluation of marketing campaigns using tools such as Salesforce CRM, Impact & Insights, Illuminate and Survey Monkey
• Support the staff team to adhere to best practice in data management
• Manage Yorkshire Dance’s archive of video, photography and print materials.

Digital Marketing

• Update Yorkshire Dance’s website and social media
• Write and create e-newsletters
• Collect and analyse digital analytics.

Press & PR

• Write and distribute press releases
• Manage press and media interviews and activities
• Manage Yorkshire Dance’s reciprocal relationships
• Develop and update Yorkshire Dance’s press database.
• Support the delivery of Yorkshire Dance’s fundraising strategy
• Plan and deliver individual giving campaigns
• Collect and write up compelling case studies
• Write small scale applications to potential funders and reports for existing funders.

Full job pack and application form are on our website (link below).

How to Apply

To apply please send your application form explaining how your skills and experience meet the person spec.

Email your completed application form in WORD format to [e-mail] before the closing date of: 10am on Wednesday, 13 August 2025.

LCB Depot, 31 Rutland Street
Leicester, LE1 1RE

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